lobley hill and bensham Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for lobley hill and bensham, localized within gateshead.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Rectory Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Peacock Court Map | Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Cuthbert Street Map | Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Marian Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Holystone Court Map | Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 2 |
| On or near A692 Map | Burglary: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Wolseley Close Map | Other theft: 1Public order: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Consett Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Beechwood Gardens Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Thornwood Gardens Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
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Dunston, Teams, Whickham, Swalwell and Lobley Hill (Gateshead Inner West)
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Local Priorities
Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting around Dunston Park and Fellside Road Whickham
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and retail premises in the area to identify offenders, consultation with local community groups and high visibility patrols conducted at key times. The team makes use of dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices, resulting in reduced reports of shoplifting and increase of community confidence.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
Protect Vulnerable victims and victims of Domestic Abuse
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
We make use of all possible police tools including community protection notices and closure orders to protect vulnerable people and target offenders. Officers make regular revisits to build trust and protect victims, engaging with other services to target the issues holistically.
Actioned: 22 Oct 2025
Motorcycle disorder around Sunniside, Kibblesworth, and Staithes in Dunston.
Issued: 28 Jan 2026
Status Update
Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council visiting offenders, high visibility patrols conducted at key times. Officers make use of the force drone to track offences in progress and we highlight through events all the ways to report motorcycle disorder. This has shown a significant reduction in incidents of anti-social behaviour and disorder.
Actioned: 1 Apr 2026
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Lobley hill Community Meeting
MeetingLobley hill community meeting with residents. Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Hillside Church, Lobley hill
Swalwell Community Fire station
Other EventHead to the Fire Station to meet your local blue light teams
11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Swalwell fire station
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